Interstitial nephritis
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Interstitial nephritis is a form of nephritis affecting the interstitium of the kidneys surrounding the tubules.
Interstitial nephritis
Alternate Names : Tubulointerstitial nephritis, Nephritis - interstitial, Acute interstitial (allergic) nephritis
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What is interstitial nephritis?
Interstitial nephritis (say: in-ter-stih-shul nef-rye-tus) is a kidney disorder. The kidneys filter waste and extra fluid from the body. Interstitial nephritis reduces the kidneys' ability to filter properly.
Interstitial nephritis may be temporary (acute) or it may be long-lasting ( chronic) and get worse over time.
The following can cause interstitial nephritis: ...
Tubulointerstitial nephritis; Nephritis - interstitial; Acute interstitial (allergic) nephritis
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Acute Interstitial Nephritis
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Acute interstitial nephritis not NSAID related is interstitial nephritis that is not caused by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
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Acute interstitial nephritis is also called AIN. AIN is a condition in which there is damage to the tissue around the filtering unit of the kidney. This can result in a sudden decline in the kidney function.
What is going on in the body?
Acute interstitial nephritis (AIN) is a disease of the kidney and is an important cause of acute renal failure. The kidneys act as a 'waste filter' of the body, eliminating toxic substances while maintaining the body's electrolyte balance.
Tubulointerstitial nephritis is primary injury to renal tubules and interstitium resulting in decreased renal function. The acute form is most often due to allergic drug reactions or to infections.
interstitial nephritis or pyelonephritis - an inflammation in the small internal structures in the kidney
Twenty-four hour urine collection may be performed along with other diagnostic procedures, such as cystometry and cystography.
interstitial nephritis (IN-tur-STISH-uhl) (neh-FRY-tiss):
Inflammation of the kidney cells that are not part of the fluidcollecting units.
Interstitial nephritis - A kidney disorder caused by inflammation of the tubules and the spaces between the tubules and the glomeruli.
Interstitial nephritis is an inflammation of the tubules and the spaces between the tubules and the glomeruli in the kidney. The condition may be a temporary lesion, or it may be chronic and progressive.
Interstitial Nephritis
Nephritis in which the interstitial connective tissue is chiefly affected. [American Heritage].
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Acute interstitial nephritis is a kidney disorder in which the kidneys become unable to filter waste materials and fluid properly. This is a potentially serious condition that requires care from your doctor.
The Kidneys
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Acute interstitial nephritis
Acute tubular necrosis
Glomerulonephritis: The glomeruli, the initial filtration system in the kidney, can be damaged by a variety of diseases, including infections. The resulting inflammation impairs kidney function.
Chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis - Analgesic Nephropathy:
This is caused by long - term excessive use of medications, such as over-the-counter painkillers, especially those containing phenacetin.
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Acute kidney failure may result from sudden inflammation of the spaces between the glomeruli and the tubules (acute interstitial nephritis) and inflammation of the glomeruli (acute glomerulonephritis).
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The most common kidney problem in people with Sjogren's is interstitial nephritis, or inflammation of the tissue around the kidney's filters, which can occur even before dry eyes and dry mouth.
Interstitial nephritis is an inflammation of the spaces between renal tubules.
Pyelonephritis is a kidney infection that occurs when bacteria from a urinary tract infection spreads to the kidney.
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Allergic reactions to drugs are the most common cause of an inflammation of the kidneys called tubulointerstitial nephritis.
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Interstitial nephritis
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Kidney disease (nephritis). Diseases such as glomerulonephritis and interstitial nephritis - an inflammation of the spaces between the glomeruli and tubules - can sometimes lead to acute kidney failure.
Hannigan NR, Jabs K, Perez-Atayde AR, et al. Autoimmune interstitial nephritis and hepatitis in polyglandular autoimmune syndrome. Pediatr Nephrol. Aug 1996;10(4):511-4. [Medline].
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